City

Kilauea, HI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kauai County  ·  Hawaii

👥4,172Population
💰$85,428Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$1,144,100Median Home Value▲ 310% above avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 0.9%Asian: 14.3%Other: 16.4%Race
White55.0%
Hispanic7.1%
Black0.9%
Asian14.3%
Other16.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.03
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma76 (2.6%)
HS Graduate934 (32.5%)
Some College299 (10.4%)
Associates525 (18.2%)
Bachelors156 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree888 (30.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 30.9%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College10.4%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate30.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
95%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,428 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$1,144,100 ▲ 310% above avg
Home/Income Ratio13.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,891/mo
Total Housing Units1,735
Vacant Units358

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Kilauea, HI

Kilauea is a city in Hawaii, located in Kauai County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,172 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Kilauea is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,428 is near the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Kilauea is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,144,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,891 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kilauea is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (55.01%).

Kilauea, HI offers residents above-average earning potential within Hawaii.

ZIP Codes in Kilauea
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96754 4,172 $85,428 $1,144,100 $1,891 2.3% 36.3% 77.3%